Biography of Charles Okocha on Tijan Blog

Charles Okocha, a Nollywood comedian, actor, rapper and recording artist, is well-known. He also goes by the name “Igwe 2Pac”.

Charles Okocha was nicknamed “Igwe 2Pac”, because of his style and mannerisms in many of his movies.

Charles Okocha, a.k.a Igwe 2Pac, is well-known for his role as a very bad American returnee in his films. His trademark American accent is hilarious and he does it with a bastardized American accent.

Charles Okocha was first to act in “Wasted Years”, a 2001 film that also featured veteran actor Justus Esiri and Sola Fosudo. Ngozi Ezeonu, Susan Patrick, among others, were also stars.

Charles Okocha only had a small role in the film, but his performance was memorable and opened the door to more acting opportunities for him.

Charles Okocha Biography/Wiki

Charles Okocha, a Nollywood comedian, rapper, song writer and recording artist, is well-known. Charles Okocha is also known as Igwe 2Pac. He was born in Anambra State, in the southern part of Nigeria. However, he was raised in Surulere in Lagos State, in the south west part of Nigeria. After completing his secondary and primary school educations, Charles Okocha moved to the United States to continue his education. He is the father of a daughter and son.

Charles Okocha Personal Details

Full Name: Charles Okocha

Nickname: Igwe 2Pac

Age: 46 years old

Gender: Male

Birthday: July 5, 1976

State of Origin: Anambra State

Parents: Unknown

Height: N/A

Marital Status: Single 

Children: Mercy Okocha, Sean Okocha and one other

Tribe: Igbo

Did Charles Okocha a.k.a Igwe 2Pac live in America?

Although Charles Okocha is reported to have moved to America after completing his secondary education, these reports are mostly unverifiable.

According to reports, Okocha didn’t stay in the United States for long. According to reports, he returned to Nigeria to continue his acting career after a few months.

Charles Okocha’s Professional Career

Charles Okocha began his acting career in 2001. He said that he was a lucky man who happened upon the acting business.

He claims that he met Teco Benson while walking in Surulere, Lagos. Teco is an award-winning producer and film director. Teco Benson approached him, asking if he would be interested in acting.

Charles agreed to be in the film “Wasted Years,” directed by Teco Benjaminson.

Charles Okocha was the star of the movie, which became a huge success upon its release.

Charles Okocha a.k.a. Igwe 2Pac is well-known for his distinctive style of imitating the American accent and using humorous, ambiguous words in acting.

He is well-known for his role as a gangster and playboy in his films.

Charles Okocha, a.k.a Igwe 2Pac, has been in more than 100 movies.

Igwe 2Pac is a comedian as well as an actor. He has performed in comedy skits alongside other comedians such as Broda Shaggi.

Charles Okocha is also an entrepreneur. He launched “Nunu Clothing line” in 2020.

Charles Okocha, a.k.a Igwe 2Pac, is a singer

Charles Okocha enjoys music and acting. He is the author of a few songs. In 2016, he released his debut song, “Amo Shine”.

List of Charles Okocha’s songs

• Amoshine (2016)
• Police Brutality (2018)
• Shove It Up Your Ass (2018)
• Accolades (2020)
• Charles Okocha’s Movies
• Rhythm Of Love (2005)
• The Queen’s Request (2017)
• Money Shrine (2018)
• Pot of Cash (2018)
• Three Thieves (2019)
• Mokalik (2019)
• The Notorious Royal Billionaire (2019)
• Pound of Flesh (2020)
• The Oracle of God (2020)
• My Fiancée (2020)

Charles Okocha’s Wife and Marriage

Charles Okocha is currently single and not married, but he has three children – two girls and a boy – from different women.

Charles Okocha confirmed he is not married when one of his alleged baby mamas tried to use his name for clout. She had reportedly lashed out at a female friend of Charles Okocha and warned her to steer clear of her ‘husband’.

Charles, in response to this, openly stated that he was not married, and would let everyone know when he gets married.

Charles Okocha’s Children

Nollywood actor Charles Okocha a.k.a Igwe 2Pac is a father to three kids – two girls and a boy. His first daughter is Mercy Okocha and she is already a teenager.

His son’s name is Sean Okocha.

Charles Okocha’s last child and daughter was born in July 2021. Her mother is reportedly 18 years old and the name of the child is not yet known.

Charles Okocha Gunshot Injury

Charles Okocha was hit by a stray bullet in 2016. The incident almost took his life. He revealed that he was lucky enough to be saved by a passerby who rushed him to the hospital.

Three years after, in 2019, Charles Okocha underwent a successful emergency surgery in the United States of America.

Charles Okocha’s Net Worth

Based on current information about Charles Okocha’s earnings and income, his net worth is estimated at $500,000 (about N250 million naira).

Charles Okocha on Social Media

Charles Okocha is active on social media. His Instagram handle is @charles_okocha.

Other facts about Charles Okocha aka Igwe 2Pac

Charles Okocha announced that he received a surprise birthday gift of N10 million naira on his 45th birthday last year (2021).

Charles Okocha Awards

Some of the awards he has won include Best New Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and Most Promising Actor in Nigeria as the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

Unknown Facts About Charles Okocha

Charles Okocha Hails From Ughelli, Delta State

Charles Okocha was born at Ughelli in Delta State. Some online sources claim that he is actually from Anambra State. He was born in Lagos State and completed his secondary and primary education there. It is not known the name of the school he graduated from. It is also unknown what his higher institution is. He lives a private lifestyle. Other sources claim that the movie star went to America to further his education, having completed his secondary education. The name of the school or the certificate that he received from his alleged studies abroad are not known.

He is a  father of three 

He is one of many actors in the industry who keeps a low profile on his family to keep prying eyes away. He does have two adorable-looking children, a girl (and a boy) The older girl is a teenager. According to sources, she is 13 years old. Her pictorial representation puts her at between 15-16 years old. She is the carbon copy of her father. His son, on the other hand appears to be pre-teen or early teen.

Charles Okocha Began Acting in 2001

Charles Okocha is a popular, successful and influential actor in Nollywood. His acting career began in 2001, when he met Teco Benson, an award-winning director and producer. His first movie appearance was in Wasted Years, which Teco Benson produced. Charles Okocha became a household name thanks to the movie. He didn’t stop there.

He starred in several other movies after the film. Teco Benson also directed some of these movies. He grew steadily from grace to grace. When he started, his most popular role in movies was that of a criminal. He began to perform comedy roles and the gaze shifted to humor. He was in more than 200 movies. His acting talent has earned him a number of awards and endorsements.

He uses his comedy skills to heal people

Charles Okocha is a comedian as well as an actor in Nollywood. His comedy is performed with a Yankee accent. He’s been in comedy for over five years. He described his comedy as bringing healing to others, as a movie star. His comedy videos are usually posted to his Instagram account and other social media platforms, such as YouTube.

Charles Okocha released his first song in 2016

He is not only a skilled actor, but also a gifted musician. Charles is a songwriter and rapper as well as a recording artist. He is, as his name suggests, a Tupac-like artist. Most of his songs are rap music. Amo Shine was his first single. The song was followed by Shove it up, Police brutality and others. He also did the video coverage of the songs.

Charles Okocha uses his Instagram account to promote his music. These songs are considered successful because they receive many downloads and responses, especially via social media. His YouTube channel also boasts large viewers and subscribers who visit his page to download and listen to his songs.

The Story of Igwe Tupac and How He Got It

Because he looks and talks like Tupac, the famous actor is affectionately called Igwe Tupac by his friends and colleagues. He also has a Yankee accent, just like the legendary rapper. Charles Okocha was a American returnee and his Tupac accent was a key part of the movie industry.

The Actor was shot with six bullets and survived

Nigerian rapper Tupac recounted his story of how he was shot with six bullets and survived. He claimed that he was going to Asaba, Delta State in December 2015 for a special occasion when the unfortunate incident occurred. He claimed that a police officer who was assumed to be a fan had joined him and his friends at the point for discussion when, in an act of drunken excitement, he began to shoot bullets into the air. He sustained five bullets to the abdomen and one to the leg, according to the actor. He thanked God for keeping him alive and saving his life. He said that the unfortunate incident caused him to be cautious around officers carrying guns and made him more hostile towards them.

His net worth is $800,000.

The actor has amassed a net wealth of approximately $800,000. This is despite the many roles he has held. Although acting is his main claim to fame, he can now be described as an entertainer. His $800,000.00 net worth is not solely from acting, but also his comedy career, and other business ventures.

CEO of Nunu Clothing Line

Nunu Clothing Lines’ CEO is rapper and actor. He is not only talented but also business-oriented. He is a social media guru who never fails to promote his products on social media. He is very active on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.